1. Bills, Resolutions
2. FY26 NDAA – House & Senate Versions
3. Letters
4. Hearings & Markups
5. Selected Members on the Record
6. Selected Media & Press releases/Statements

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Not to be missed:

• 9/4/25: Political Research Associates (PRA) podcast – Weaponizing Antisemitism to Advance Authoritarianism with Lara Friedman and Yousef Munayyer; Lifting the Curtain on Antisemitism—Episode 3

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1. Bills & Resolutions

(TARGETING REP TLAIB FOR DEFENSE OF PALESTINIANS LIVES & RIGHTS – AGAIN) H. Res. 674: Introduced 9/3/25 by Carter (R-GA), “Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for promoting and cheering on terrorism and antisemitism at the People’s Conference for Palestine.“ Referred to the House Committee on Ethics. Also see:

• press release – Carter introduces resolution censuring Tlaib for antisemitic comments, cheering on terrorism
• Carter X-post 9/3/25- “Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s antisemitism is emboldening terrorists and endangering the lives of Jewish people. I’m calling on the House to censure her for her vile remarks and for @SenOssoff and the rest of the Democrat party to denounce the Pro-Hamas caucus.“
• Fox News 9/3/25: Rashida Tlaib hit with House censure threat, accused of ‘celebrating terrorism’ in pro-Palestinian speech

(TARGETING TUNISIA HR 5101: Introduced 9/2/25 by Wilson (R-SC) and Crow (D-CO), “To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to Tunisia, and for other purposes.” Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on the Judiciary. [See last week’s Round-Up for coverage of Wilson’s letter targeting US aid to Tunisia as well as his social media posts on the topic].

(TARGETING ACADEMIA – FREE SPEECH/CRITICISM OF ISRAEL) HR XXXX: On 9/2/25, the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies held a markup of the FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Bill. The text (as introduced and passed by the Committee) includes Section 536: “SEC . 536. (a) None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be made available to a United States institution of higher education unless and until such institution adopts a prohibition on antisemitic conduct that creates a hostile environment in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in all documents relating to student or employee conduct. (b) None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be made available to a United States institution of higher education that has failed to take administrative action against any student, staff member, or student group that commits acts of antisemitism while utilizing the facilities, grounds, or resources of such institution.” Also see:

• bill summary [which highlights that the bill includes language “Prohibiting funding for schools that support antisemitic conduct or discriminate against religious student groups.“
• Jewish Insider 9/3/25: House Appropriations bill would ban funding to schools that fail to address antisemitism; US House Appropriations Bill Seeks to Strip Funding From Universities That Don’t Crack Down on Antisemitism (Algemeiner 9/4/25)

(TARGETING FREE SPEECH/PROTEST) HR 3859: Introduced 6/10/25 (text only became public this week), by Crenshaw (R-TX) and 28 cosponsors (all Republicans), the “Returning Illegals over Turmoil Act.” Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. This legislation would legislate the deporation of non-US citizens, including legal permanent residents, who are convicted of or “admit to” acts “acts that constitute, incitement to violence or physical participation in a riot or civil disturbance under Federal, State, and local law,” OR acts that involve, “(I) an actual or attempted assault, battery, or use of force against a law enforcement officer, including officers of the United States, a State, municipality, or tribal government; and (II) an actual or attempted assault, battery, or use of force against a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, including during the performance of official duties or while in uniform; or  (III) the willful destruction, defacement, or vandalism of public property, including structures, vehicles, or facilities owned or operated by the Federal Government, a State or local government, including law enforcement or emergency service vehicles, government buildings, transit systems, and monuments.” The legislation makes anyone deported under these terms permantly inadmissable to the US. It also includes provisions to require mandatory denial of any waivers or relief, enhanced enforcement, expedited removal, and mandatory detention. Note: the phrase “admit to” suggests that US authorities could, for example, use social media posts or statements made to media etc as evidence that someone has “admitted to” the alleged acts, obviating the requirement for any due process.

2. FY26 NDAA – House & Senate Versions

(FY26 NDAA – Senate) S. 2296: This week the Senate took up, S. 2296, the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) [09/02/2025 – Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure passed 84 – 14; 09/04/25 – Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to 83 – 13]. The base text includes (as always) some key provisions related to the Middle East and funding for Israel. Also, as always, a huge number of amendments to the bill were offered (760 total as of 10am 9/5/25), including many related to the Middle East and Israel. Many/most of these likely will not be considered, but they are all worth paying attention to, since NDAA amendments are always good indicators of members’ priorities (with respect to both policy and grandstanding). For a full account of  Middle East/Israel-related provisions in the base bill, as well as Middle East/Israel-related proposed amendments, see my comprehensive analysis (published 8/8/25; updared 9/5/25).

Middle East/Israel-related Amendments Submitted to S. 2296 (as of 9/5/25)

• (IRAN) SA 2917, offered by Schatz (D-HI), to add a section, “REPORT ON IMPACTS OF SANCTIONS ON MILITARIES OF CERTAIN ADVERSARIES.” This section would require a report to Congress on “the impacts of sanctions imposed by the United States on the armed forces and proxy forces of the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
• (IRAN) SA 2925, Offered by Coons (D-DE), to add to the bill a new subtitle, “Defending International Security by Restricting Unacceptable Partnerships and Tactics,” aka the “DISPRUPT Act,” targeting Iran, China and North Korea
• (IRAN, & OTHERS – MAYBE EVEN ISRAEL?) SA 2943, offered by Merkley (D-OR), to add a section entitled, “STATEMENT OF POLICY WITH RESPECT TO DEFINITION OF TRANSNATIONAL REPRESSION.” Per this statement, “It is policy of the United States that the term `transnational repression’ refers to a range of tactics deployed by a foreign government, or agents or proxies of a foreign government, to reach beyond their borders to intimidate, silence, harass, coerce, or harm individuals, such as political dissidents, activists, journalists, political opponents, religious and ethnic minority groups, international students, and members of diaspora and exile communities.” NOTE: this definition seemingly could apply to Israeli government efforts to influence US laws and policies in a manner designed to suppress criticism/activism of Israel in the United States…
• (QATAR) SA 3067, offered by Murphy (D-CT), to add a section entitled, “PROHIBITION ON TRANSFER OF EXECUTIVE AIRLIFT AIRCRAFT OF FOREIGN ORIGIN TO NONGOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.” The section – which is clearly aimed at Qatar gifting a plane to Trump – states, “No executive airlift aircraft of foreign origin may be transferred to a nongovernmental entity until the aircraft has served as an executive airlift aircraft for at least its entire service life.”
• (ISRAEL/BOYCOTTS) SA 3103, offered by Scott (R-SC), to add a section entitled,, “REPORTS ON FOREIGN BOYCOTTS OF ISRAEL.”
• (HEZBOLLAH) SA 3207, offered by Curtis (R-UT) and Rosen (D-NV), to add a section entitled, “KEEPING HEZBOLLAH OUT OF LATIN AMERICA.”
• (HEZBOLLAH) SA 3229, offered by Curtis (R-UT), to add a section entitled, “STRATEGY TO COUNTER IRANIAN AND HEZBOLLAH INFLUENCE OPERATIONS IN LATIN AMERICA.”
• (IRAN & FRIENDS, MAYBE EVEN ISRAEL?) SA 3243, offered by Kennedy (R-LA), to add a section entitled, “PROHIBITION ON ALLOCATIONS OF SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS AT INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND FOR PERPETRATORS OF GENOCIDE AND STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION.”
• (IRAQ AUMF) SA 3337, offered by Kaine (D-VA) and Young (R-IN), to add a section entitled, “REPEAL OF AUTHORIZATIONS FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE AGAINST IRAQ.”
• (IRAN) SA 3338, offered by Scott (R-SC), to add a section entitled, “REPEAL OF SUNSET OF IRAN SANCTIONS ACT OF 1996.”
• (TURKEY) SA 3390, offered by Schiff (D-CA), to add a section entitled, “SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO THE ARREST AND CONTINUED DETENTION OF EKREM IMAMOGLU.”
• (IRAN/YEMEN) SA 3417, offered by Budd (R-NC and Kelly (D-AZ), to add a section entitled, “DISPOSITION OF WEAPONS AND MATERIEL IN TRANSIT FROM IRAN TO HOUTHIS IN YEMEN.”
• (MIDDLE EAST INTEGRATION/NORMALIZATION) SA 3425, offered by Ernst (R-IA) to add a section entitled, “MIDDLE EAST DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION COOPERATION INITIATIVE.”
• (SPYWARE – COULD IMPACT ISRAEL) SA 3496, offered by Van Hollen (D-MD) and Blackburn (R-TN), to add a section entitled “FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SPYWARE.”  This section would impose visa restrictions for misuse of foreign commercial spyware and a report on misuse of such spyware.
• (ARMS EXPORTS/HUMAN RIGHTS – WHAT ABOUT ISRAEL?) SA 3575, offered by Cornyn (R-TX) and Warner (D-VA), to add a section entitled, “REVIEW OF EXPORT CONTROLS ON ITEMS WITH CRITICAL CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES.”
• (NO $$ FOR US MILITARY OPS IN YEMEN W/O CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL) SA 3590, offered by Sanders (I-VT) and Welch (D-VT), to add a section entitled, “LIMITATION ON MILITARY OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES IN YEMEN.” This section bars the Department of Defense from engaging in military operations or activities “in or affecting the territory, airspace, or waters of the Republic of Yemen, unless such operations or activities have been authorized by Congress.” It also clarifies that this section does not prohibit operations against Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula or ISIS-Yemen, nor does it “limit or disrupt any non-lethal intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities in the Republic of Yemen by the United States Government.”
• (GAZA HUMANITARIAN) SA 3592, offered by Sanders (I-VT), Welch (D-VT), Schiff (D-CA), Van Hollen (D-MD) and Kaine (D-VA), to add a section entitled, “SENSE OF CONGRESS ON HUNGER IN GAZA,” stating that it is the sense of Congress that: “(1) the humanitarian crisis and acute suffering of the Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the suffering of the hostages and hostage families is gravely concerning; and (2) the President, the Secretary of State, and the heads of other relevant United States Government agencies should urgently use all available diplomatic tools to bring about the release of the hostages, immediate cessation of the blockade on food and humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians, and a durable end to the conflict in Gaza.”
• (NO $$ FOR US MILITARY OPS IN GAZA) SA 3593, offered by Sanders (I-VT) and Welch (D-VT), to add a section entitled, entitled “PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO DEPLOY FORCES TO GAZA.” This section bars the use of Dept of Defense 2026 funds “(1) to deploy the United States Armed Forces to Gaza; (2) for any activity, with respect to Palestinians, related to their displacement within or removal from Gaza, or forced transfer to designated zones; or (3) to participate in, fund, approve or concur on a license for, approve or concur on a license for export of United States-origin weapons in support of, issue a contract for, or facilitate armed security activities or services in Gaza by United States persons, unless such activities or services have been authorized by an Act of Congress.”
• (NO $$ TO SUPPORT ISRAELI ANNEXATION OF WEST BANK) SA 3595, offered by Sanders (I-VT), Welch (D-VT), and Schatz (D-HI), to add a section entitled, ”PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO ASSIST IN ANNEXATION OF THE WEST BANK.” The section bars the use of Dept of Defense 2026 funds “to carry out any activity, including negotiations or policy discussions, that recognizes the sovereignty of Israel over Gaza, the West Bank, or other geographic areas which came under the administration of the Government of Israel after June 5, 1967.”
• (MIDDLE EAST MILITARY INTEGRATION/NORMALIZATION) SA 3622, offered by Risch (R-ID), to add a section entitled “COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO COUNTER UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS.” Among other things, it authorizes the President “to enter into cooperative project agreements with Israel, Jordan, and countries on the Arabian Peninsula under the authority of section 27 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2767) to carry out research on and development, testing, evaluation, and joint production (including follow-on support) of defense articles and defense services to detect, track, and destroy armed unmanned aerial systems that threaten the United States and its partners in Israel, Jordan, and on the Arabian Peninsula.”
• (ADDING DOS AUTH BILL TO NDAA) SA 3608, offered by Risch (R-ID and Shaheen (D-NH), to add to the NDAA the full text of the FY26 Department of State Authorization Act, which includes: Sec. 5401, FOREIGN INFORMATION MANIPULATION AND INTERFERENCE STRATEGY; Sec. 5503. Report on security conditions in Damascus, Syria, required for the reopening of the United States diplomatic mission; and Sec. 5744. Repeal of Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.
• (IRAN) SA 3623, offered by Risch (R-ID and Sullivan (R-AK), to add a section entitled “ENHANCED IRAN SANCTIONS.”
• (SYRIA) SA 3635, offered by Shaheen (D-NH), to add a section entitled, “CAPACITY BUILDING FOR DEFENSE FORCES,” authorizing the Department of Defense “to provide counter-ISIS support and training assistance to the Syrian authorities– (1) to build their capacity to contribute to counterterrorism needs in Syria; and (2) to support core United States national security objectives.”
• (SYRIA) SA 3636, offered by Shaheen (D-NH) to add a section entitled, “COUNTERING CAPTAGON PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION.”
• (SYRIA) SA 3637, offered by Shaheen (D-NH), to add a lengthy new subtitle entitled, “Syria Support Act of 2025.”
• (SYRIA) SA 3662, offered by Shaheen (D-NH) and Paul (R-KY), to add a section entitled,  “REPEAL OF CAESAR SYRIA CIVILIAN PROTECTION ACT OF 2019.”
• (WEST BANK) SA 3756: Offered by Kaine (D-VA), to add a section, “PROHIBITION AGAINST THE DEPLOYMENT OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN GAZA AND THE WEST BANK.”
• (ANS) SA 3748: Offered by Wicker (R-MS), deleting the entire text and replacing it with an amended version of the entire bill.
• (STATE AUTH BILL) SA 3767: Offered by Risch (R-ID), to add the full text of the FY26 State Department Authorization Act to the bill, including various provisions related to Iran and Syria.
• (STATE AUTH BILL) SA 3779: Offered by Risch (R-ID), to add the full text of the FY26 State Department Authorization Act to the bill, including various provisions related to Iran and Syria.
• (STATE AUTH BILL) SA 3791: Offered by Risch (R-ID), to add the full text of the FY26 State Department Authorization Act to the bill, including various provisions related to Iran and Syria.

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(FY26 NDAA – HOUSE) HR 3838: Introduced6/9/25 by Rogers (R-AL), the “Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.” This bill will be marked up in the House Rules Committee the week of September 8. Once passed by the House, HR 3838 will become the basis of negotiations with the Senate over the final text of the NDAA. The deadline for amendments was close of business 8/28/25. As of this writing (1:30pm ET on 9/5/25), 1122 amendments have been submitted (all after #937 are LATE; table below is updated to include late amendments related to Israel/Middle East). As always, many of the submitted amendments deal Israel, Iran, and other areas of the Middle East – see table below for details. And as always, regardless of whether a given amendment gets a vote and/or is ultimately attached to the bill, it is useful to pay attention to all the amendments, since they offer valuable information about members’ priorities and intentions.

Of special note (as highlighted in last week’s Round-Up):

• Lawler (R-NY) and Gottheimer (D-NJ) offered an amendment to add the “IGO Anti-Boycott Act” (HR 867) – the current iteration of the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (IABA) to the NDAA. As a reminder, on 5/2/25, the GOP House leader published a list of bills to be considered by the House on 5/5/25 under suspension of the rules. That list included HR 867. That announcement sparked backlash on social media, including from some House Republicans and some major Republican influencers. Subsequently, on 5/4/25 the GOP House leader published a new notice listing bills to be considered 5/5/25 under suspension of the Rules – HR 867 was not on that new list. For full details see the 5/9/25 edition of the Round-Up.
• Goldman (D-NY) has offered an amendment to enforce the IHRA definition of antisemitism as the foundation for mandatory antisemitism training for all Department of Defense personnel.
• Tenney (R-NY) has offered an amendment to compel DOD to use the term “Judea and Samaria” instead of “the West Bank.”
• Gottheimer (D-NJ) has offered an amendment to bar DOD contracts with any party that boycotts Israel or settlements.
• Gottheimer (D-NJ) has offered an amendment to attach the “STOP HATE” Act to the NDAA (legislation targeting free speech/criticism of Israel [for details see the 7/25/25 edition of the Round-Up).

Media & Social media:

• Middle East Eye 9/4/25: US lawmakers target Turkey over Hamas and F-35s, clash with Trump administration
• Jewish Insider 9/3/25: Lawmakers take aim at Turkey in 2026 defense bill
• DropSite News 9/3/25: X-post – “NEW: Back in May, the House nearly moved on the so-called ‘IGO Anti-Boycott Act’ — legislation that would punish Americans with up to 20 years in prison or $1 million fines for joining boycotts of Israel or its settlements, if the boycotts are promoted by the UN, EU, or other international bodies. That standalone bill never came to a vote. Now, pro-Israel lawmakers are trying again — this time by tacking the same measure onto the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act for 2026. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) filed amendments to fold the ‘IGO Anti-Boycott Act’ into the NDAA. The markup for the NDAA starts Sept. 8. The amendments will be decided in committee starting next week — and if approved to move forward, they could be debated and voted on by the full House later in September. Rights groups warn these provisions criminalize constitutionally protected political expression and entrench U.S. support for Israeli apartheid and settlement expansion under the guise of “defense policy.”
• Gottheimer (D-NJ) 9/2/25: X-post – “We must stand up against Turkey’s aggression toward our allies and partners. I’m leading a bipartisan amendment to block the sale or transfer of U.S. weapons to Turkey to stop Turkey’s repeated violations of our allies’ sovereignty. Threats against Cyprus, Greece, or Israel will not be tolerated.”

Middle East/Israel-related Amendments Submitted to HR 3838
(as of 9/5/25)

Rules Committee Amdt #	Topic	Sponsors & link to text	Short description
9	Iran	Houlahan (D-PA), Bacon (R-NE), Obernolte (R-CA)	“Prohibits export or sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran.”
12	Israel/Turkey	Titus (D-NV)	“Ensures Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge against Turkey.”
40	Syria	Titus (D-NV)	“Requires an Intelligence Community Assessment on Syria.”
41	Turkey/Syria/Iraq	Bilirakis (R-FL)	“Requires the Department of Defense and Secretary of State to issue a report assessing the Turkish Government’s activities in Syria, Iraq, and Turkey and whether those actions support terrorist organizations, money laundering, and/or contribute to humanitarian crises among civilians of those nations.”
42	Turkey/Iran	Bilirakis (R-FL)	“Requires the Department of Defense and Secretary of State to issue a report on Turkish-Iranian cooperation to evade sanctions imposed by the United States.”
44	Turkey	Bilirakis (R-FL)	“Prevents the sale or license for the export of F-35 aircraft to the Government of Turkey unless the President certifies such sale is in the national interest of the U.S. among other prerequisites.”
46	Israel	Omar (D-MN)	“Strikes section 1205, “Research, Develpoment, Test, and Evaluation of Emerging Technologies to further the warfighting capabilities of the United States and certain partner countries.'” [This section is focused on defense collaboration with Israel]
57	Israel (& others)	Tlaib (D-MI)	“Prohibits the use of funds for foreign military sales to any country (a) subject to a case before the International Court of Justice over violations of the Genocide Convention with provisional measures to prevent genocide issued by the court; or (b) the current government of which includes officials that have outstanding arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court.”
100	Iran, Saudi Arabia, arguably Israel	Omar (D-MN)	“Bans arms sales to any country engaged in transnational repression against U.S. citizens.”
101	Israel	Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Wilson (R-SC), Schneider (D-IL), Carter (R-GA)	“Reauthorizes the United States-Israel Energy Cooperation program and expands the types of eligible energy projects. It is identical to H.R. 2280 (119th Congress).”
145	Free Speech/Protest/Criticism of Israel	Gottheimer (D-NJ), Tenney (R-NY)	“Requires a certification from the Secretary of Defense that no contractor of the Department participates in or is engaged with the BDS movement.”
146	Iran	Harrigan (R-NC), Vasquez (R-NM)	“Directs the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a strategy by January 1, 2030, to end reliance on adversarial nations, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Belarus, for key pharmaceutical raw materials.”
147	General	Gottheimer (D-NJ), Tenney (R-NY)	“Requires a report from Treasury that outlines any financial institution that has provided services that support a state sponsor of terrorism and any foreign financial institution that has conducted significant transactions for a person sanctioned by the U.S. for international terrorism or any human rights violation.”
150	The ICC/international law/Israel	Gottheimer (D-NJ), Tenney (R-NY)	“Includes a sense of Congress that the Secretaries of Defense and State must use every opportunity at forums involving NATO or major non-NATO allies to ensure that such allied countries do not enforce warrants issued by the ICC against members of the armed forces of the U.S. or of its other allies.”
157	Turkey	Bilirakis (R-FL)	“Prohibits the sale or license for the export of F-16 aircraft or F-16 aircraft upgrade technology to the Government of Turkey unless the President certifies such transfer is in the national interest of the United States, among other prerequisites.”
162	UAE	Omar (D-MN)	“Requires a report on UAE foreign policy in specific countries in East and North Africa, including an assessment on whether U.S.-origin equipment sent to the UAE is being for gross violations of human rights in those countries”
164	Syria	Omar (D-MN)	“Repeals two different Syria sanctions statutes (Caesar and the Syria parts of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012.).”
169	Israel	Omar (D-MN)	“Repeals the War Reserve Stockpile Authority for Israel.”
193	IHRA definition of Antisemitism	Goldman (D-NY)	“Establishes a mandatory antisemitism training program for all personnel of the Department of Defense.” [the amendment explicitly defines “antisemitism” to mean the IHRA definition, including its examples]
197	Free Speech/Protest/Criticism of Israel	Gottheimer (D-NJ), Bacon (R-NE)	“Inserts the text of the STOP HATE Act. Requires social media companies to release detailed reports of violations to their terms of service and how they are addressing content generated by Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) or Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) and requires social media companies to explain the standard by which they would judge whether content generated or proliferated by terrorists would be deemed in a violation of the company’s terms of service.”
211	Iran	Nadler (D-NY)	“Requires a report detailing the battle damage assessment (BDA) of the US strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, including the impact on the nuclear program, the remaining capabilities, any resulting difference in breakout time, an assessment of any remaining nuclear material, and an assessment of the impact of the strike on Iranian ballistic missile program and proxy activity.”
224	Syria	Kamlager-Dove (D-CA)	“Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a process to create Women’s Advisory Boards to advise on the U.S. policy response in conflict-affected countries, with the goal of integrating and meaningfully including the perspectives of locally affected women in conflict-resolution activities. This would replicate the UN’s Syrian Women Advisory Board which was created to ensure women had a direct and meaningful role in the peace process.”
239	Turkey/Hamas	Goldman (D-NY), Malliotakis (NY), Self (TX), Gottheimer (NJ), Kean (NJ)	“Requires a report on the Government of Turkey’s relationship with Hamas and its affiliates, including financial, political and military assistance.”
265	Jordan	Gosar (R-AZ)	“Requires expeditious disclosure of all records relating to the January 28, 2024, attack on Tower 22 in Jordan.”
287	Iran	Ansari (D-AZ)	“Establishes a special envoy for Iranian women, girls, and human rights.”
304	Egypt	Beyer (D-VA), Doggett (D-TX)	“Requires the Department of Defense to provide a detailed policy justification to the appropriate congressional committees for the provision of any DOD funds to the Government of Egypt.”
328	Syria	Gosar (R-AZ), Omar (D-MN)	“Nullification of Executive Order 13338, National Emergency declaration relating to Syria.”
329	Iran	Panetta (CA), Wilson (SC), Zinke (MT), Kim (CA)	“Leverages the Defense Departments cyber pilot program (section 398a of title 10 USC) to enhance the cyber capabilities of foreign security forces and other entities to conduct cyber operations aligned with U.S. national security interests, by identifying and vetting Iranian organizations with cyber expertise that could weaken the regime’s ability to control information and repress dissent.”
330	Iran	Panetta (D-CA), Wilson (R-SC), Zinke (R-MT)	“Directs the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to support the development of low-cost, easily scalable, and rapidly deployable technologies to counter internet shutdowns or limitations on network access abroad, particularly those imposed by adversary countries such as Iran.”
353	Greece/Cyprus/Israel	Malliotakis (R-NY), Gottheimer (NJ), Goldman (NY), Kean (NJ)	“Establishes a counterterrorism and maritime security partnership. The amendment also authorizes appropriations for new facilities and equipment at key locations in Greece and the Republic of Cyprus. Identical to H.R. 2510, the ‘American-Hellenic-Israeli Eastern Mediterranean Counterterrorism and Maritime Security Partnership Act of 2025.'”
360	Iran	Neguse (D-CO)	“Prohibits the use of funds to reduce or reallocate funding from NIST’s laboratory programs unless the Secretary of Defense certifies that such changes will not harm U.S. competitiveness in semiconductors, cybersecurity, quantum standards or other national security interests. The certification must include a summary of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia’s investments in core national defense technology advancements.”
365	Iran/Hezbollah/Lebanon	Shreve (R-IN)	“Requires the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, to develop a comprehensive strategy to counter Iran’s and Hezbollah’s propaganda, missionary networks, and influence operations in Latin America. Identical to H.R. 4531 (119th Congress).”
369	Israel/Iran	Gottheimer (D-NJ), Lawler (R-NY)	“Inserts the text of the bipartisan Bunker Buster Act, legislation that authorizes the president to support Israel’s defense by providing the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP), or “bunker buster” bomb, and the aircraft required to deploy it — to take out Iran’s underground nuclear infrastructure. This transfer of the MOP can only happen if Iran is determined to be in noncompliance with the NPT Safeguards Agreement and IAEA is unable to provide confidence as to Iran’s undeclared nuclear facilities.”
373	Antisemitism/Free Speech/Protest/Criticism of Israel	Gottheimer (D-NJ), Lawler (R-NY)	“Requires a report on the nature and disposition of the most recent six years of substantiated administrative investigations or instances of antisemitism within the Equal Opportunity Program.”
385	Antisemitism/Free Speech/Protest/Criticism of Israel	Gottheimer (D-NJ), Lawler (R-NY)	“Directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure that the Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS) includes specific questions to assess the prevalence, nature, and impact of antisemitism within the military service academies.” [doesn’t mention IHRA but for sure that is the intent]
391	Israel, Palestine	Gottheimer (D-NJ)	“Directs the Treasury to deploy a financial attache to the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem to develop and execute the financial and economic policy of the United States Government and the international fight against terrorism, money laundering, and other illicit finance.”
404	Iran, Syria	Pfluger (R-TX)	“Extends existing State Department post-government employment (PGE) restrictions to more government employees, enacting a permanent lifetime ban for Agency Heads, Deputies, and senate-confirmed employees lobbying on behalf of countries of concern (China, Russia, Iran, N. Korea, Syria, Cuba).”
412	Iran	Pfluger (R-TX)	“Rescind specific waivers and licenses that allowed the transfer of frozen Iranian funds and prohibits reissuing such waivers or licenses in the future, effectively preventing Iran from accessing those accounts or similar funds. Identical to H.R. 2575 (119th Congress), and H.R.5947 (118th Congress) which passed the house.”
414	Iran	Pfluger (R-TX)	“Amends existing sanctions law to prohibit Iraq’s government from importing natural gas from Iran.”
421	Saudi Arabia, Iran, arguably Israel	Pfluger (R-TX)	“Establishes the Transnational Repression Working Group within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to monitor and analyze actions by foreign governments that threaten or intimidate citizens, residents, or other people present in the United States, as well as any related terrorism threats. Identical to H.R. 2158 (119th Congress).”
453	Israel (and others)	Tlaib (D-MI)	“Prohibits security assistance to any country that has, in the past ten years, used military force against a medical facility, the UN, a refugee camp, aid workers, or journalists, has committed or aided in the commission of the crime of forcible transfer, or impeded the delivery of humanitarian aid.”
481	Iran	Pfluger (R-TX)	“Imposes additional sanctions and export restrictions concerning Iranian airlines and the provision of US-origin components to Iranian airlines.”
489	Israel/West Bank/settlements	McGovern (D-MA)	“Requires an annual report from the Secretary of State to Congress, in consultation with Secretary of Defense, that assesses the status of Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank.”
499	Israel	Gottheimer (D-NJ)	“Expresses support for joint U.S.-Israel cooperation between NASA and the Israel Space Agency, including joint U.S. Air Force and Israel’s newly created Space Force in areas of research, development, test, and evaluation.”
501	Syria	Luttrell (R-TX)	“Requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to evaluate the threat posed to the United States by individuals in Syria with ties to Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) or a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organization (STGT). Identical to HR 1327 (119th Congress).”
510	Turkey	Gottheimer (D-NJ), , Malliotakis (NY), Goldman (NY), Kean (NJ)	“Prohibits the transfer or license of any defense articles or services to Turkey until the Secretary of State, with the concurrence of the Secretary of Defense, provides a report to Congress detailing the steps taken to ensure that Turkey is no longer violating the sovereignty of any member of NATO, a major non-NATO ally, or Cyprus; the steps taken to prevent Turkey from purchasing defense systems from U.S. adversaries; the steps taken to prevent the use of U.S. arms to facilitate the occupation of Cyprus; and the steps taken by Turkey to prevent future attacks on U.S. servicemembers or their families. The report requirement sunsets once the President certifies to Congress that Turkey is no longer violating the sovereignty of any member of NATO, a major non-NATO ally, or Cyprus.”
520	Israel	Steube (R-FL)	“Requires annual report on U.S.-Israel military exercises, emphasizes mutual benefit of U.S.-Israel relationship.”
525	Lebanon/Iran/Hezbollah	Steube (R-FL)	“Conditions aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces via an 8-point plan to remove Hezbollah and Iranian influence across Lebanon.”
535	Syria	Wilson (R-SC), Panetta (D-CA)	“Repeals the Caesar Act.”
537	Iran	Steube (R-FL)	“Extends and modifies annual report on Iranian military.”
538	Syria	Gosar (R-AZ)	“Requires the Director of National Intelligence to expeditiously make public all intelligence community records relating to the Timber Sycamore weapons and training program in Syria.”
542	Israel	Steube (R-FL)	“Requires briefing on the status of deliveries to the Government of Israel of any military aircraft or air-launched munitions approved for transfer that are undelivered or partially delivered.”
545	Iran	Wilson (R-SC), Cohen (TN), Hudson (NC)	“Counters the influence of the Chinese Communist Party, the Iranian Regime, and the Russian Federation in the nation of Georgia by providing discretionary tools to the President. Identical to HR 36 119th Congress, as passed by the House”
548	Israel/Egypt	Gottheimer (D-NJ)	“Requires a study on steps Israel, the U.S., and Egypt can take to enhance international security measures on the border between Gaza and Egypt to ensure Hamas and other actors cannot use tunnels or methods via the Mediterranean Sea to smuggle weapons and illicit goods. Additionally, report will outline/ map existing tunnel networks.”
571	Israel	Stefanik (R-NY)	“Convenes the U.S.-Israel Defense Industrial Base Working Group to study the potential for defense industrial base integration between the United States and Israel, including the possibility of inclusion into the national technology and industrial base (as defined in section 4801 of title 10, United States Code).”
588	Free Speech/Protest/Criticism of Israel	Lawler (R-NY), Gottheimer (D-NJ)	“Amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to include international governmental organizations (IGOs) in existing anti-boycott laws. This change targets harmful and inherently antisemitic BDS efforts at IGOs, such as the UN, by extending protections already in place for boycotts instigated by foreign countries. [This is the extremely controversial IGO Anti-Boycott Act, which is the current iteration of the extremely controversial Israel Anti-Boycott Act]
594	Israel	Gottheimer (D-NJ)	“Establishes the United States–Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector to develop more robust research and development cooperation regarding machine learning, object detection, data labeling, among other key areas in the AI space.”
629	Israel	Massie (R-KY), Khanna (D-CA)	“Provides that none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026 may be used to transfer MK-84 2000-pound bombs to Israel”
632	Iran	Gillen (D-NY)	“Adds a Sense of Congress on Iran’s illegal nuclear weapons program and encourages European allies to invoke snapback sanctions on Iran.”
633	Iran	Wilson (R-SC)	“Requires Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to be submitted to Congress, aimed at encouraging defections by senior Iranian security officials and members of the armed forces.”
643	Iran	Lawler (R-NY), Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL)	“Expands and strengthens secondary sanctions on foreign entities enabling Iran’s illicit oil trade.”
647	Israel, normalization, Iran	Lawler (R-NY), Moskowitz (D-FL)	“Improves arms sales processes to U.S. partners that have normalized relations with Israel and are actively working with the United States to counter Iran and its terrorist proxies. Specifically, narrows the timeline for congressional consideration after arms sales are accepted, while maintaining existing eligibility criteria for arms sales themselves.”
648	Iran	Gottheimer (D-NJ)	“Requires the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence and Department of Homeland Security, to produce an annual threat assessment on Iranian-linked sleeper cells within the United States.:
683	Iran, Israel	Gonzales (R-TX)	“Authorizes the award of an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, to be known as the ‘Operation Midnight Hammer Medal,’ to eligible personnel who served during the 2025 Iran–Israel conflict, including Operation Midnight Hammer.”
744	Israel	Steube (R-FL)	“Requires report on U.S.-Israel cooperation on increased production capacity and inventory of the Arrow interceptor.”
747	Iran	Gonzales (R-TX)	“Prohibits Department of Defense cloud service contractors from employing citizens or nationals of China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea in positions with access to DoD networks or environments.”
757	Iran	Steube (R-FL)	“Sanctions and designates certain Iranian proxies and militias as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.”
771	Turkey	Goldman (D-NY), , Malliotakis (R-NY), Gottheimer (D-NJ)	“Requires a report on the security impacts of Turkey’s illegal occupation of Cyprus to the US, its allies, and partners — including the presence of foreign terrorist organizations, past terror attacks and attempts, and threats to military installations and personnel.”
779	Israel	Fine (R-FL), Gottheimer (D-NJ)	“Establishes a grant program to increase cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between the United States and Israel.”
793	ICC/Intl Law	Cline (R-VA)	“Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report on the role of the Department of Defense in supporting whole-of-government efforts to conduct international legal operations and to counter hostile international legal operations by foreign adversaries and strategic competitors of the United States.”
802	Palestinians/Gaza	Sherman (D-CA)	“Designates and sanctions the Popular Resistance Committees, which are the 3rd largest terrorist militia in Gaza and have claimed responsibility for the murder of Israeli and American civilians. It is an amendment version of the bipartisan, bicameral Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act (H.R. 2346).”
806	AUMF	Meeks (D-NY), Roy (TX), Jacobs (CA), Massie (KY)	“Inserts the text of H.R. 1488, repealing the 2002 and 1991 AUMFs.”
824	Israel	Ogles (R-TN)	“Requires the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the DNI to contduct a continual assessment of the impact of arms embargoes, sanctions, restrictions, or limitations imposed by foreign states or international organizations on Israel’s defense capabilities.”
826	Qatar (gift of plane to Trump)	Meeks (D-NY)	“Inserts the text of H.R. 3405, requiring the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report regarding the transfer of an aircraft from Qatar.”
829	Israel/West Bank (Greater Israel)	Ogles (R-TN)	“Establishes that it is the policy of the United States to reject efforts to impose sanctions or other punitive measures against Israel on the basis of its lawful administration of the Judea and Samaria area, its efforts to confront, apprehend, and eliminate terrorist threats, or its status as a Jewish state.”
835	Israel	Nunn (R-IA), Davis (D-NC)	“Directs the Secretary of Defense to work with our counterparts in the Israeli Ministry of Defense to establish a DIU field office within Israeli territory. This effort increases hands-on RDT&E, allows for faster communication, provides live feedback from the field, and shortens go-to-market time for new defense products. This effort is a continuation of 22 U.S.C. §8606. United States-Israel cooperation on energy, water, homeland security, agriculture, and alternative fuel technologies, in particular under the Statutory Note Strategic Partnership on Defense Industrial Priorities Between the United States and Israel.”
844	Israel	Ogles (R-TN)	“Establishes the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense and its agencies should not participate in international defense exhibitions if they or the jurisdictions in which they are held block the participation of Israeli companies or use restrictions or the threat of restrictions as a means of deterring Israel from defending itself.”
850	Israel	Nunn (R-IA)	“Directs the Secretary of Defense to work with Israeli counterparts to determine the feasibility of a broader U.S. military base in the region. Given the ongoing conflicts in the CENTCOM AOR, additional U.S. resources in the region can help detect and deter adversarial aggression, resupply allies, and decrease the timeframe for logistical implementation. This study will allow the DOD to understand what is possible in the region and how to best utilize U.S. resources if deemed necessary.”
862	Iran	Tenney (R-NY)	“Requires Congressional notification for any sanctions relief on Iran.”
863	Israel/West Bank (Greater Israel)	Tenney (R-NY)	“Prohibits funding for materials that refer to Judea and Samaria by ‘the West Bank.”
892	Saudi Arabia	Sherman (D-CA)	“Prevents a nuclear deal or transfer of any nuclear reactors, equipment, or technologies to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unless the President certifies that Saudi Arabia has signed and implemented an Additional Protocol to its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement with the IAEA and is not engaging in nuclear enrichment or reprocessing.”
929	Israel	Nunn (R-IA)	“This amendment requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report outlining the status of integrated air and missile defense in the CENTOM AOR, particularly Israel. This report is requested so U.S. and Israeli military commanders can update their operational plans in relation to drone attacks, THAD missile production capabilities, and further expansion of Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Iron Beam capabilities.”
939	Iran	Khanna (D-CA)	“Late Prohibits unauthorized military force in or against Iran.”
981	Bahrain	McCormick (R-GA)	“Late Directs the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on the strategic importance and potential expansion of the US-Bahrain Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement signed on September 13, 2023.”
1003	Israel	Greene (R-GA)	“Late Strikes $500 million in missile defense foreign aid to Israel.”
1007	Iraq, Lebanon, Kurdistan, Syria	Greene (R-GA)	“Late Strikes foreign aid funding to Iraq, Lebanon, Kurdish forces, and Syrian groups.”
1010	Israel	Greene (R-GA)	“Late Strikes foreign aid funding for US-Israel anti-tunnel cooperation and US-Israel cooperation to counter unmanned systems.”
1022	Israel	Boebert (R-CO)	“Late Prohibits the entering into contracts with entities engaged in a boycott of the state of Israel.”
1037	Targeting Terrorism but also & almost certainly free speech	Edwards (R-NC)	“Late Requires the Secretary of Defense to suspend or revoke a security clearance or access to classified information for any retired or active member of the uniformed service or civilian employee of the Department of Defense who expressing support for terrorist organizations or engages in demonstrations that support terrorist organizations.”
1039	Targeting “violent antisemtism” but also & almost certainly Free Speech/Protest/Criticism of Israel	Vindman (D-VA)	“Late Directs DOD to develop a report on the threat posed by violent antisemitism as a component of transnational extremist movements. Text is identical to H.R. 5011, the Violent Antisemitism Threat Assessment Act.”
1073	Iran	Mackenzie (R-PA)	“Late Eliminates the sunset clause in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.”
1075	The ICC	Roy (R-TX)	“Late Codifies Executive Order 14203 imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC).”
1094	Tunisia	Wilson (R-SC)	“Late Amendment to restrict financial assistance from DOD being provided to the government of Tunisia.”
1096	General	Omar (D-MN)	“Late Expresses the sense of Congress that an FTO designation is not an AUMF.”
1110	Yemen/Saudi Arabia	Hoyle (D-OR)	“Late Prohibits U.S. funding from being used for unauthorized U.S. military involvement in the war in Yemen if the Saudi-led coalition resumes aerial hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen.”
1112	Gaza	Casten (D-IL)	“Late Prohibits any funds from being used to provide assistance to or enter into contracts with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and instructs the State Department to coordinate Gaza aid solely through established international organizations that are not linked to terrorist groups and that implement strong vetting and oversight mechanisms.”

 

3. Letters

• (TARGETING UNGA/IRAN) 9/5/25: Lawler Calls On President Trump to Restrict Visas for Iranian Regime Officials Ahead of UN General Assembly [letter text]
• (TARGETING NORWAY) 9/5/25: McCormick urges Trump administration to retaliate against Norges Fund’s BDS move (Jewish Insider 9/5/25) [letter text]
• (TRUMP ADMIN SILENCE OVER GAZA) 9/4/25: Pressley, Pettersen Slam Rubio’s Silence to Demands for Surge in Aid and Infant Formula to Gaza [letter text]
• (TARGETING PALESTINE SOLIDARITY/ORGANIZING) 9/4/25: Chairman Smith Exposes U.S. Nonprofit as Likely CCP-Funded Propaganda Arm Operating Under Tax-Exempt Status [letter text]
• (TARGETING AMERICAN EXPERT ON IRAN, AGAIN) 9/3/25: Cotton to FBI and DoD: Investigate Alleged Iranian Agents Working for U.S. Government [letter text]. This is the latest in a years-long campaign by some in Congress targeting Iranian-American policy expert Ariane Tabatabai (and other Iran experts working in and with the US intelligence community).
• (TARGETING ACTIVISM FOR PALESTINIAN LIVES/RIGHTS) 9/3/25: Cotton to FBI: Investigate Palestinian Youth Movement for Inciting Violence Against U.S. Military Assets [letter text]. Also see: Cotton X-post – “The Palestinian Youth Movement has repeatedly endangered our national security and while its leaders promote violent anti-American rhetoric. It’s time for a full investigation into their dangerous activities.“; Exclusive — Sen. Tom Cotton Calls on FBI to Investigate ‘Dangerous’ Activities of the Palestinian Youth Movement (Breitbart 9/3/25); The Shift: Tom Cotton targets PYM (Mondoweiss 9/4/25); Cotton tells FBI to investigate conference speaker who called for halting F-35 production (Jewish News Syndicate 9/4/25)
• (WE <HEART> SOMALILAND) 9/2/25: Smith, Moolenaar send letter to Sec. Rubio imploring State Department to distinguish Somaliland from the Federal Republic of Somalia in its travel advisory report [letter text]. Final line of letter: “…Somaliland is also keen on working with like-minded partners wherever possible, such as with its close cooperation with Taiwan on healthcare, infrastructure, and maritime cooperation and growing ties with Israel through its solid support of the Abraham Accords….”
• (TARGETING THE GAZA HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION) 8/31/25: Warren, Van Hollen, Welch Demand State Department End $30 Million Contract With Shady Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, Investigate Organization’s Role in Gaza Famine [letter text]. Also see: Progressive senators demand answers on Gaza Humanitarian Foundation funding (Jewish New Syndicate 9/4/25)
• (TARGETING PROTEST/FREE SPEECH FOR PALESTINIAN LIVES/RIGHTS IN PA ACADEMIA) 8/28/25: McCormick, Fetterman urge Pa. colleges to focus on Jewish student safety (Jewish Insider 9/3/25) [letter text]. Also see: Fetterman, McCormick send letter to Pa. universities urging action against antisemitism (Penn Live 9/3/25)

4. Hearings & Markups 

September 3, 2025: Huckabee briefs House committee on West Bank, Gaza war (Jewish Insider 9/4/25). Also see: Lawler (R-NY) 9/4/25: X-post – “An honor to host a roundtable with U.S. Ambassador to Israel @GovMikeHuckabee. We discussed the current outlook in Judea and Samaria and the West Bank. It was great for members to hear directly from the Ambassador on the current governance structure, the historical significance of this area, and US initiatives to reduce terrorism and violence.”

September 3, 2025: The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing to consider a number of Trump Administration nominees, including Dan Negrea to be the US Ambassador to the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), as well as to be an Alternate US Representative to the UN General Assembly. In his written testimony, Negrea claims that ECOSOC “has strayed into socially divisive programs, has promoted worldviews antithetical to America’s founding ideals, and has drifted into an obsessive anti-Israel bias.” Also see: UN body ‘antithetical’ to US ideals, displays ‘anti-Israel bias,’ US nominee says (Jewish News Syndicate 9/4/25). Also see: hearing video

September 9, 2025: The House Committee on Education and the Workforce’s Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing entitled, “Unmasking Union Antisemitism”.  Also see: House hearing to address ways labor laws ‘warped’ to advance Jew-hatred [“A spokesman for the House Committee on Education and Workforce told JNS that the hearing will reveal how ‘unions are escalating antisemitic discrimination.’”] (Jewish News Syndicate 9/2/25). No witnesses have been announced as of this writing.

September 9, 2025: The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission will hold a two-panel hearing entitled, Laws Regulating Foreign NGOs: Human Rights Implications. Witness will be: Gina Romero, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and of association; Professor Suparna Chaudhry, Lewis & Clark College; Daniel Hegedüs, German Marshall Fund; Ana María Méndez Dardón,  Washington Office on Latin America; Michael Shellenberger, University of Austin; and Almut Rochowanski, Independent researcher; for 20 years manager of U.S., UK and European NGOs for civil society development in former Soviet Union

September 10, 2025: The House Committee on Education and the Workforce’s  Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education will hold a hearing entitled, “From Playground to Classroom: The Spread of Antisemitism in K-12 Schools“. No witnesses have been announced as of this writing.

• Scott (R-FL) 9/5/25: X-post – “Absolutely right, @LeoTerrellDOJ. The United States will ALWAYS stand with the Jewish people and against all forms of antisemitism. We must never forget the evils Hamas terrorists have inflicted on Abigail, her parents, and so many others for 699 days now. These innocent hostages MUST be released NOW!“
• Fetterman (D-PA) 9/5/25; X-post – “I reject this in the strongest terms. My party’s ongoing and escalating betrayal of Israel is gross and outrageous.” With pic of headline from The Hill, “Pair of Senate Democrats charge Israel with ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Palestinians”
• Fetterman (D-PA) 9/3/25: X-post – “Once again, Israel’s attacks and our Operation Midnight Hammer were both absolutely necessary and just. Fully support another strike, if it becomes necessary, and for Israel to continue to eliminate their nuclear scientists.“
• Cotton (R-IN) 9/3/25: X-post – “President Trump is right. Hamas terrorists started this war. They could end it today. All the destruction in Gaza is Hamas’s fault.” With GIF of POTUS Truth Social post, “Tell Hamas to IMMEDIATELY give back all 20 hostages (not 2 or 5 or 7!), and things will change rapidy. IT WILL END” [a post that directly contradicts what has been the Trump Admin’s position in negotiations].
• Budd (R-NC) 9/3/25: X-post – “Nearly two years since October 7th, two American citizens, Itay Chen and Omer Neutra, remain held in Gaza. All of the hostages must be released immediately!”  With GIF of POTUS Truth Social post, “Tell Hamas to IMMEDIATELY give back all 20 hostages (not 2 or 5 or 7!), and things will change rapidy. IT WILL END” [a post that directly contradicts what has been the Trump Admin’s position in negotiations].
• Bacon (R-NE) 9/2/25: X-post – “Tell Hamas to give up the hostages they’ve had for nearly two years and this will get resolved.”
• Scott (R-FL) 9/2/25: X-post – “The horrors of October 7th continue as 48 hostages have remained in the hands of Hamas terrorists for 697 days now. It’s been nearly two years. It’s time to bring EVERY hostage home and destroy Hamas!”
• Sherman (D-CA) 8/31/25: X-post – “Israel did not kill the Prime Minister of Yemen. The Houthi are not the government of Yemen – they are a terrorist organization that is occupying Yemen and terrorizes ships of all nations in the Red Sea.“
• Graham (R-SC) 8/30/25: X-post – “The Houthi terrorists have attacked American shipping and sailors. They constantly attack Israel. They are religious Nazis. This strike is deserved – with more action to follow. My goal is that 2025 is the year that Iranian proxies are destroyed.”
• Scott (R-FL) 8/30/25: X-post – “Thank God another hostage’s family can get closure and finally put their loved one to rest. Every family victimized by Hamas deserves justice and peace. They’ve waited too long. 694 days later, many families still wait for their loved ones’ return. Bring them all home!“
• Graham (R-SC) 8/29/25: X-post – “Thank you, Mr. Ambassador. God Bless Israel.” Responding to 8/29/25 X-post from the Israeli ambassador to the US – “Senator @LindseyGrahamSC is spot on. 1. Hamas is to blame for the war and for any food shortages in Gaza. 2. ⁠This war will end as soon as Hamas is defeated, which should happen ASAP. 3. ⁠ @GHFUpdates is doing a great job distributing aid to Gazans, not to Hamas…” Linked to article: ‘Blame Hamas’ for humanitarian aid issues in Gaza, Graham says (Jewish News Syndicate 8/29/25)

• Amo (D-RI) 9/5/25: X-post – “Netanyahu’s dangerous offensive to flatten Gaza City will only increase the severity of the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe. He needs to let in a surge of aid for civilians and end this war to stop more death & destruction for Palestinians, while finally securing the release of all the remaining hostages.“
• Magaziner (D-RI) 9/5/25:  Magaziner Statement on Co-Sponsoring H.R. 3565 to Stop the Transfer of Certain Offensive Weapons to Israel
• McCollum (D-MN) 9/4/25: X-post – “Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich announced his plan to annex the majority of the West Bank — a move explicitly designed to destroy any possibility of a Palestinian state. I denounce this this far-right attempt to implode prospects for peace.” Linked to New York Times article, Far-Right Israeli Minister Calls for West Bank to Be Annexed
• Rosen (D-NV) 9/4/25: X-post – “I’ve always been clear that I oppose the annexation of the West Bank. The Abraham Accords is critical to normalization and long-term peace in the Middle East, which annexation would make next to impossible.” Linked to article, New York Times article, Far-Right Israeli Minister Calls for West Bank to Be Annexed
• Houlahan (D-PA) 9/4/25: X-post – “Weaponization of hunger is a war crime. Targeted killings of innocent civilians is a war crime. It’s long past time for the atrocities in Gaza to end. I mourn for the senseless loss of life that began with Hamas’s unspeakable violence against innocent Israelis on October 7 and continues with the loss of life of tens of thousands in Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu has the power to stop this now. I’m outraged by his cruelty and disregard for human life. I called on President Biden to stop this war, and now I’m calling on President Trump to do as he has promised and bring peace to the region. There will be no peace in the region without a ceasefire, the release of hostages, and a surge of food and medical aid to Gaza.” Linked to AP article, With Israeli advance looming, Palestinians in Gaza City ask when to leave and where to go
• Doggett (D-TX) 9/4/25: X-post – “The far-right Netanyahu government is rapidly leading Israel down a path of no return. Its prioritization of endless war over the suffering of the hostages and Palestinian civilians—and threats to annex the West Bank and destroy a Palestinian state—all lead to one end: an Israel isolated from the allies it needs to survive.“
• Green (R-GA) 9/4/25: X-post – “This war is going to have immense devastating effects for generations to come on both sides. Two wrongs don’t make a right. Instead it has led to horrific mass killing of innocent children and people in Gaza, debilitating lifelong PTSD for Israeli soldiers, and Oct 7th hostages are used as the pawns to prolong it all. Silence is complicity. It must end.” With pic of Wall Street Journal headline, “The Israeli Army Is Struggling to Get Reservists to Show Up”
• Welch (D-VT) 9/3/25: podcast interview with New Jewish Narrative – Sanctions to Stop Settler Violence: U.S. Policy and the Path Forward, with Senator Peter Welch (including transcript)
• Casten (D-IL) 9/3/25: X-post – “Smotrich’s annexation plan would violate international law, extinguish Palestinian’s right to self-determination, and fuel regional instability. The Israeli government must reject this dangerous proposal, which threatens its own democracy and would severely undermine the U.S.–Israel relationship.“
• Tran (D-CA) 9/2/25: X-post – “The United States is a beacon of freedom and democracy across the globe. We must honor that commitment and press Israel to allow robust humanitarian aid and reach a ceasefire in Gaza. Palestinians and Israelis deserve to live in security and dignity; U.S. materiel support to its allies and partners should reflect that.“
• Smith (D-WA) 8/29/25: X-post – “The U.S. must leverage arms sales to push Israel to reach a Gaza ceasefire, surge humanitarian aid and stop settlement expansion in the West Bank. Thankful for the opportunity to be on Pod Save America to discuss.“

Targeting the PLO/PA — and pretty much ALL Palestinians – with Visa Ban

• Welch (D-VT) 9/4/25: X-post – “President Trump says he wants peace between Israel and Gaza. But he’s denying visas for Palestinian civilian representatives to even attend UN peace discussions in New York. If he truly wants peace, he shouldn’t be scared of peaceful discussions. He should reverse this.”
• Daines (R-MT) 9/3/25: X-post – “Secure borders & a safe nation- exactly what the American ppl wanted. That’s why I intro’d the GAZA Act, which closes our borders to foreign nat’ls w/ Palestinian Authority passports. Glad to see @POTUS deliver on his promises & put U.S. national security first.”
• Fine (R-FL) 9/1/25: X-post – “Send them all home. Foreigners who hate our country should not be allowed to stay here. @SecRubio continues to deliver.” [responding to news of the suspension of visas for virtually anyone traveling on a Palestinian travel document]
• Risch (R-ID) 8/30/25: X-post – “President Trump’s decision to deny these individuals access to U.S. soil should not come as a surprise. If you choose to support terrorism, the U.S. will not give you a free pass – it’s as simple as that.” Responding to X-post from the State Department Spokesman, “Today the Trump Administration is announcing it will deny and revoke visas from members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA) ahead of the upcoming UN General Assembly per U.S. law. Before we take them seriously as partners in peace, the PA and PLO must completely reject terrorism and stop counterproductively pursuing the unilateral recognition of a hypothetical state.“
• Tuberville (R-AL) 8/30/25: X-post – “GREAT. Thank you, @SecRubio. If you support TERRORISTS and the DESTRUCTION OF AMERICA, you shouldn’t be rewarded with a visa.“
• Cotton (R-AR) 8/29/25: X-post – “The Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization pay terrorists to kill civilians, including Americans in Israel. The terrorists who run this pay-for-slay scheme have no business setting foot in the United States.” Linked to FoxNews article, Rubio denies visas to Palestinian leaders for UN General Assembly, citing terror support
• Scott (R-FL) 8/29/25: X-post – “This is a historic decision by @POTUS and @SecRubio to revoke and block PA officials and PLO leaders from attending the UNGA, including the ‘Two-State Solution’ conference, due to their anti-Israel actions.“
• Van Hollen (D-MD) 9/29/25: X-post – “Why have a State Department bureau on the Middle East if Trump and @SecRubio are taking their orders from Netanyahu? We can save a lot of money by cutting out the middle man.” Linked to CNN article, US announces it will deny visa to Palestinian Authority president and other officials ahead of UN General Assembly
• Merkley (D-OR) 9/29/25: X-post – “This move gets an “F.” Blocking international diplomats from participating in U.N. debates damages American leadership in the world and undermines the ability of the U.N. to serve as a forum for debating and addressing challenging world issues.” Linked to Reuters article, US bars Palestinian leader Abbas from UN as allies back statehood

Targeting Free Speech/Protest/Academia/NGOS/ICC

• Gimenez (R-FL) 9/4/25: X-post – “Finally!! After over a year of denouncing & exposing the rampant anti-semitism on campus, President Michael Schill has RESIGNED at @NorthwesternU! We hope the university will take concrete steps to put an end to the culture of hate & discrimination on campus.“
• Owens (R-UT) 9/4/25: X-post – “Even as @NorthwesternU tried to stonewall @EdWorkforceCmte, we exposed how the university caved to antisemitic mobs, empowered anti-Israel activists, and failed to protect Jewish students, faculty, and staff. Michael Schill’s resignation is long overdue.” Linked to New York Post article, Northwestern President Michael Schill resigns after tenure rocked by protests, $800M Trump funding freeze, hazing scandal
• Cotton (R-AR) 9/4/25: X-post – “Anyone that assists the ICC’s illegitimate investigations into America or our allies should face severe sanctions. I’m glad to see @SecRubio and President Trump sanction these “human rights” groups for trying to undermine Israel’s sovereignty.“
• Risch (R-ID) 9/4/25: X-post – “I’m glad to see the Trump Administration hold the line on the @IntlCrimCourt<‘s outrageous judicial overreach. Israel and the U.S. are not parties to the Rome Statue and any investigation violates the ICC’s own rules.” [in response to sanctions of 3 Palestinian human rights groups for their engagement with the ICC]
• Walberg (R-MI) 9/4/25: Chairman Walberg Statement on Resignation of Northwestern University President Schill [“President Schill will leave behind a legacy of not only failing to deter antisemitism on campus but worsening it. These students not only deserve better, but the law requires it. Northwestern’s next president must take prompt and effective action to protect Jewish students from the scourge of antisemitism.”]
• Fine (R-FL) 9/2/25: X-post – “Boom. Muslim terrorists are not welcome in Florida’s Universities.” Responding to news that a student who was captured on video yelling at another student who was wearing an IDF t-shirt (in comments that were focused 100% on Israel and never mentioned anything to do with Judaism or Jews) and appearing to try to slap the drink he was holding, has been expelled and is also being sued.

Marjorie Taylor Green on AIPAC, Aid to Israel

• Green (R-GA) 9/5/25: X-post – “The argument of which drives the national debt more, Social Security or U.S. spending on Israel/foreign countries/foreign wars, is fundamentally America First versus America Last…The reality is Americans have been chained in over $37 TRILLION in debt and Americans deserve their Social Security money they were FORCED to pay! The nuclear armed secular government of Israel is such a successful country that they have less than $400 billion in national debt and provide government funded healthcare and education to their citizens. Daily, Israel is proving that on their own, they are more than capable of destroying their enemies with no one’s help, as they not only destroy their enemies, they also destroy innocent lives. Saying stop giving Israel $3.8 billion dollars a year isn’t Jew hatred or antisemitism, it’s just as simple as saying America can’t afford it anymore and shouldn’t have to continue paying. Instead, defending continued funding of Israel over American’s own rights to Social Security is Israel First and America Last.”
• Greene (R-GA) 8/28/25; X-post – “Instead of lying about me, have all you foreign agents at AIPAC registered under FARA yet? Not only are you a bunch of liars, you are breaking the law.” In response to AIPAC X-post, “.@RepMTG has gone full Squad. Same message, same legislation, same anti-Israel vision. The horrible war is only happening because Hamas refuses to free the hostages & surrender power. Yet, MTG and her friends in the Squad won’t take any action to pressure Hamas to end it. Why?“

• Britt (R-AL) 9/4/25: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Highlights National Security Priorities in Senate Banking Committee Nominations Hearing
• Kennedy (R-LA) 9/4/25: Kennedy on European sanctions against Iran: “Make sure that the world understands that these sanctions are real”
• Budd (R-NC) 9/3/25: X-post – “Last week, our European allies triggered broad snapback sanctions on Iran due to its continued efforts to acquire a nuclear weapon. The United States and our allies must follow through with maximum pressure until Iran abandons its nuclear program.”
• Frankel (D-FL) 9/2/25: X-post – “A nuclear-armed Iran is an existential threat to Israel and endangers global security. The E3’s snapback sanctions are a vital step to ensuring Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon—our safety, and that of Israel and our allies, depends on it.”
• Moran (R-TX) 9/2/25: X-post – “I stand in strong support of these sanctions. Iranian oil funneled through shell firms undermines global security by propping up Iran’s terror activities. Striking at Tehran’s ability to fund attacks on America and our allies is critically important to our national security, and to the stability of the Middle East.“
• Risch (R-ID) 9/2/25: X-post – “Iraq will wither in Iran’s shadow if its leaders do not crack down on Tehran’s schemes. I’m glad to see President Trump’s maximum pressure continue to keep Americans safe by denying Iran funds to destabilize its neighbors and support international terrorism.“

Straight-Up Anti-Muslim Hate & Incitement

• Fine (R-FL) 9/2/25: X-post – “America is NOT, and will NEVER be, a Muslim country.“
• Fine (R-FL) 9/2/25: X-post w/ video clip – “This is the ugly face of Islam in America. Believe them when they say they are just getting started. It’s up to us to stop them.” Video clip shows Rep. Tlaib (D-MI) speaking recently at the People’s Conference for Palestine in Detroit [Fine appears to be labeling Tlaib the “ugly face of Islam in America“.]

Other

• Risch (R-ID) & Shaheen (D-NH) 9/5/25: Risch, Shaheen Urge Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah
• Smith (D-WA) 9/4/25: X-thread – “Trump ran as the peace candidate?!! The guy who would end wars? What a joke. He wants a department of war, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza are worse than when he was elected and he’s after starting a war with Venezuela. He’s picking economic fights with every country in the world, driving India into an alliance with Russia, China and NK, gutting US diplomacy and foreign aid and siding with Putin over our allies in Europe. The US is less safe and the world a more dangerous place because of Trump.“
• Pallone (R-NJ) 9/4/25: X-post – “We lost hundreds of New Jersey neighbors—including many from my district—on 9/11. Their families have waited nearly 25 years for answers. Judge Daniels’ decision to let the case against Saudi Arabia proceed is a long overdue step toward justice and accountability.“

6. Selected Media

Politics/Elex

• Jewish Insider 9/5/25: Thune and NRSC’s Scott endorse Rep. Ashley Hinson in race to replace Ernst [“Thus far in the race, Hinson is facing Jim Carlin, a Republican former state senator who initially entered the contest to challenge Ernst from the right after delivering a 27% showing in his primary against Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in 2022, and Joshua Smith, a former libertarian and podcast host with a record as a critic of the U.S.-Israel relationship and Zionism. Smith has also espoused virulently anti-Israel beliefs on his X account, posting in March of this year that Israel is a ‘fake state of anti Jesus heathens who are fine with killing children’ and claiming in a post last May that Jewish people suffer from a ‘Jewish victim complex.’”]
• Salon 9/5/25: Progressive Dems pick their latest primary target — and it’s a modest surprise [“Rep. Jimmy Gomez says he’s a progressive — but Justice Democrats want to take him down over pro-Israel money”]
• Jewish Insider 9/5/25: Ro Khanna to appear at conference featuring pro-terrorism, antisemitic speakers [“The ArabCon convention is being hosted by the Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee”]
• The Forward 9/4/25: From Jewish teen magician to congressional contender: Meet Micah Lasher, Jerry Nadler’s heir apparent [“The Upper West Side lawmaker enters a race that will test Jewish representation and progressive politics“]
• Washington Times 9/4/25: Democrats’ likely new ‘Squad’ member: Arizona’s Adelita Grijalva [“The anti-Israel congressional candidate holds views increasingly representative of the left“]
• Common Dreams 9/4/25: Progressive Group Supports Angela Gonzales-Torres’ Primary Challenge to AIPAC-Backed Jimmy Gomez [“This is about standing up to corruption, calling out a genocide when we see one, and building a Los Angeles that we can afford,” said Angela Gonzales-Torres, the candidate endorsed by Justice Democrats.“]
• Jewish Insider 9/4/25: Leading Democratic Senate recruit in Iowa backed conditions on U.S. support for Israel [“Josh Turek, a state representative, is running for the seat of retiring GOP Sen. Joni Ernst“]
• Prem Thakkar/Zeteo 9/4/25: X-post w/ video clip – “Another Democratic candidate says ‘Genocide.’ In a new Justice Democrats endorsement video, Angela Gonzalez-Torres (whose dad was deported when she was 15) slams Rep. Jimmy Gomez for taking cash from Pharma, prison companies that run ICE centers, and AIPAC.“
• Jewish Insider 9/2/25: Graham Platner’s anti-Israel fixation in the Maine Senate race
• Jewish Insider 9/2/25: Nadler’s handpicked successor drawing scrutiny over Mamdani endorsement [“Like the retiring congressman, New York Assemblyman Micah Lasher endorsed the anti-Israel mayoral nominee”]
• Arab Weekly (Jim Zogbly) 9/2/25: Democratic voters want change on Palestine [“Sixty-eight percent agreed that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, only eight percent disagreed.“]
• X-post from Graham Platner, running for Senate in Maine against Collins (D-ME) 9/2/25: “It’s not complicated: Not one more taxpayer dollar for genocide.” Accompanied by GIF with text, “Our taxpayer dollars can build schools and hospitals in America, not bombs to destroy them in Gaza.”
• TikTok post by Robert People, running for FL-15 9/2/25: Video declaring “…Just so I am clear, I am not taking any money from AIPAC…”
• Instagram post by Curtis Morrison, challenging Darrell Issa (CA-28) 9/1/25: “Unlike Darrell Issa, I do not take money from AIPAC because Israel is doing in Gaza is immoral…“
• New York Times 9/1/25: Nadler, Pillar of Democratic Party’s Old Guard, Will Retire Next Year [“‘I don’t know what to say at this point,’ he said. ‘I can’t defend what Israel is doing.’ Mr. Nadler has been sharply critical of Hamas, still believes in a two-state solution for the region and does not agree with those who say Israel is carrying out genocide in Gaza. But he said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel was committing mass murder and war crimes in Gaza ‘without question.’ And for the first time, Mr. Nadler said that when Congress returns later this month, he plans to join a growing number of Democratic lawmakers trying to use congressional authority to block the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel. (He said he will still vote to fund Israel’s missile defense systems.)“]
• Times of Israel 8/31/25: The times they are a-changin’ – can AIPAC adapt? [“The age of 90% bipartisan pro-Israel votes is over. A new strategy is needed amid waning support from Democrats and Trump’s MAGA base“]
• Daily Kos 8/31/25: A Sign Of Things To Come? Democratic Congressman Morgan McGarvey Will No Longer Take AIPAC Money.
• Courier Journal 8/30/25: McGarvey campaign will no longer accept pro-Israel AIPAC money, rep says
• The Intercept 8/29/25: Facing Voter Pressure, Swing-State Democrat Swears Off AIPAC Cash [“Rep. Deborah Ross became the latest Democrat to swear off AIPAC amid pressure to hold Israel accountable for its genocide in Gaza.”]
• Jewish Insider 8/29/25: Iowa Senate primary could pit establishment, MAGA wings of GOP against each other
• Common Dreams 9/29/25: Democratic Voters Are Sick of Funding Israel. Will the Leaders Listen? [“It’s necessary for us to continue making the case for the Democratic Party to abandon the unelected donor class and become a party of the working class that promotes peace and justice at home and abroad.”]

Congress & Changing Views on Israel

• The Hill 9/5/25: Influential Jewish political groups are way out of step with American Jews
• Providence Journal 9/5/25: Magaziner joins 40 Democrats to cosponsor bill cutting off US offensive weapons to Israel
• The New Arab 9/5/25: People’s Conference for Palestine: It isn’t Congress that will free Palestine
• Sacramento Bee 9/5/25: Sens. Schiff and Padilla continue arming Israel, ignoring genocide, famine
• Salon 9/5/25: Democrats may already be signaling a retreat on Israel [“After a Senate vote on limiting arms to Israel, party leaders face pressure to address voters’ preferences”]
• The Hill 9/5/25: Pair of Senate Democrats charge Israel with ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Palestinians
• In These Times 9/4/25: Democratic Leadership Still Hasn’t Caught Up to the Party’s Base on Gaza
• Jewish Insider 9/4/25: Amb. Leiter: Nature of U.S.-Israel aid may change in coming years 
• Jewish News Syndicate/Jonathan Tobin 9/3/25: Jerry Nadler and the moral collapse of American Jewish liberals [“The career of the retiring Manhattan congressman demonstrates the way partisan Democrats have abandoned support of Israel for leftist applause.”]
• Jewish News Syndicate 9/2/25: Trump ‘surprised’ Israel lobby no longer has ‘total control’ over Congress [“‘There was a time where you couldn’t speak bad,’ the U.S. president said. ‘But today, you have AOC plus three, and you have all these lunatics.‘”]
• Fox News 9/2/25: Trump surprised Israel no longer has ‘total control over Congress,’ warns Gaza war hurting global support
• Electronic Intifada 9/2/25: Buoyed by AIPAC dollars, Wesley Bell pushes AIPAC lies
• Daily Caller 9/1/25: EXCLUSIVE: Trump Acknowledges Israel Is Losing Control Of Congress
• Jewish Insider 9/2/25: Negotiations for next U.S.-Israel aid deal faces uphill battle with changing political tides
• The Forward 9/2/25: Analysis: Nadler’s exit marks the end of an era for Jews in Congress. Will the next generation ‘do better’? [“Nadler’s departure reflects a party in transition on Israel“]
• Informed Comment 9/1/25: Why Even “Progressive” Dem Leaders won’t Stand up on Gaza: AIPAC’s Undue Influence
• Fox & Friends 9/2/25: X-post w/ video clip – “‘She sounds like an activist who has no responsibility to the people who elected her.’ Former Biden White House advisor responds to Democrat Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s expletive-filled rant at a conference, where she called America ‘genocide-enablers.’ Another speaker called America ‘evil.‘”
• Responsible Statecraft 9/1/25: Israel’s foreign influence is the most unrelenting in US history [“There were a handful of times when external powers tried to steer us, but there is no comparing the decades-long grip of the Likud Party on Washington“]
• Algemeiner 9/1/25: Rashida Tlaib Slams US for Enabling ‘Gaza Genocide’ at Pro-Hamas Conference in Detroit
• Detroit News 8/31/25: Tlaib tells pro-Palestinian activists to continue protest: ‘We are winning’
• DropSite News 8/31/25: X-post w/ video clip – “Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib addressed the People’s Conference for Palestine in her hometown of Detroit today, where she paused to deliver a message to the ‘genocide-enablers’ in the halls of power: ‘Look at this room, motherfuckers! We ain’t going anywhere.’ The crowd erupted as Tlaib — the first and only Palestinian American in Congress — continued: ‘They thought they could kill us, rape us, imprison us, violently uproot us from our olive tree farms, starve our children to death, and we would disappear. Well, guess what? Now we’re in Congress.’”
• Moguldom 8/30/25: Charlamagne: Top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries is a Puppet, I Call Him ‘AIPAC Shakur’
• The Forward 8/29/25: A majority of Democrats are changing their views on Israel. What does that mean for the US-Israel relationship? [“More and more Democratic politicians are beginning to support limiting certain weapons transfers to Israel”]
• The North Star with Shaun King 8/29/25: It’s Not Left vs. Right Anymore — It’s Bought vs. Un-Bought. Let Me Explain. [“From Tucker Carlson to Rashida Tlaib, from Marjorie Taylor Greene to Hasan Piker, the loudest voices against genocide aren’t ideological. They’re un-bought.“]

Recess Travel

• Fox News 9/5/25 (Gottheimer, D-NJ, op-ed): We must ensure aid gets into the hands of innocent Palestinians, not Hamas
• Jewish Insider 9/4/25: Rep. Latimer: Israel’s critics are overlooking Hamas’ responsibility for Gaza war, aid crisis [“The freshman New York congressman also said that Israel must do more to pursue an end to the war, make its case to the world and provide aid in Gaza”]
• Jerusalem Post 9/3/25: Fall of the Assad dictatorship as symbolic as fall of Berlin Wall, says US congressman – interview [“In the interview with the Post, Wilson spoke about the new Syria he witnessed and the opportunities that lie ahead.”]
• Oregon Public Broadcasting 9/2/25: Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley returns from Gaza, Israel: ‘There has to be an end to this war’
• Jewish News Syndicate 9/2/25: Democratic senators say Israel barred their entry to Gaza [“One of the senators also used language that U.S. Jewish organizations say evokes centuries-old antisemitic conspiracy theories.“]
• Religion News 9/2/25: What Speaker Johnson missed in the Holy Land (and Senator Van Hollen didn’t)
• Haaretz 9/1/25: Just Outside Gaza, Two U.S. Democratic Senators Call Out Israel’s ‘Propaganda’ Amid ‘Devastation and Starvation’
• Ithaca.com 9/1/25: Josh Riley Faces Backlash From Constituents After Taking AIPAC Trip to Israel

Defending Israel, No Matter What it Does

• New York Post 9/4/25: GOP Rep. Tim Burchett tussles with anti-Israel protester on Capitol Hill
• Jewish News Syndicate 8/29/25: ‘Blame Hamas’ for humanitarian aid issues in Gaza, Graham says [“‘I have never bought into the narrative that Israel is intentionally starving the people of Gaza as a tool of war,’ the Republican senator said after visiting the Kerem Shalom crossing.”]

Targeting Other Countries & UN  for Not Lining Up with US/Israel

• Jewish Insider 8/28/25: Graham floats retaliatory tariffs, visa restrictions over Norway BDS move

Other

• TRT World 9/3/25: US Army veteran disrupts Senate hearing, denounces Gaza genocide [“Anthony Aguilar, a retired Green Beret and whistleblower on US-funded Gaza aid operations, says he witnessed Israeli forces shooting starving civilians at distribution sites.“]
• The Hill 8/30/25:  Senate Dems press State Department to boost delivery of baby formula to Gaza amid famine [letter covered in last week’s edition of the Round-Up]
• Covington 8/29/25: Congress Weighs Foreign Agent Disclosure and Registration Bills